Embedded Developer

A systems-level learning path for embedded developers covering C/C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, hardware interfaces, firmware, debugging, and IoT for building reliable embedded systems.

1. 1

   C Programming for Embedded Systems

   Master C language with focus on embedded constraints and memory

   Completion criteria: Write embedded C code with proper memory management

   Next step: Learn microcontroller fundamentals

   ⏱ 14h

2. 2

   Microcontroller Fundamentals

   Understand MCU architecture, registers, and GPIO programming

   Prerequisites: ed-01

   Completion criteria: Program an MCU to control GPIO pins and peripherals

   Next step: Study hardware interfaces

   ⏱ 12h

3. 3

   Hardware Interfaces and Protocols

   Master SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN communication protocols

   Prerequisites: ed-02

   Completion criteria: Implement communication between MCU and peripherals using I2C/SPI

   Next step: Learn interrupts and timers

   ⏱ 14h

4. 4

   Interrupts and Timers

   Program interrupt service routines and hardware timers

   Prerequisites: ed-03

   Completion criteria: Build a timer-driven application with interrupt handling

   Next step: Study ADC and sensors

   ⏱ 10h

5. 5

   ADC and Sensor Integration

   Read analog signals and integrate sensors with MCUs

   Prerequisites: ed-04

   Completion criteria: Build a sensor data acquisition system with ADC

   Next step: Learn RTOS fundamentals

   ⏱ 10h

6. 6

   Real-Time Operating Systems

   Master FreeRTOS tasks, scheduling, and synchronization

   Prerequisites: ed-05

   Completion criteria: Build a multitasking application with FreeRTOS

   Next step: Study firmware design

   ⏱ 14h

7. 7

   Firmware Design and Architecture

   Design modular firmware with proper layering and abstraction

   Prerequisites: ed-06

   Completion criteria: Design a firmware architecture with HAL and driver layers

   Next step: Learn debugging techniques

   ⏱ 10h

8. 8

   Embedded Debugging Techniques

   Debug embedded systems with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

   Prerequisites: ed-07

   Completion criteria: Debug a hardware issue using debugging tools

   Next step: Study power optimization

   ⏱ 12h

9. 9

   Power Management and Optimization

   Optimize power consumption for battery-operated devices

   Prerequisites: ed-08

   Completion criteria: Reduce power consumption of an embedded device by 50%

   Next step: Learn IoT connectivity

   ⏱ 10h

10. 10

    IoT Connectivity

    Connect embedded devices using WiFi, BLE, and MQTT protocols

    Prerequisites: ed-09

    Completion criteria: Build an IoT device that sends data to a cloud platform

    Next step: Study security for embedded

    ⏱ 12h

11. 11

    Embedded Security

    Implement secure boot, encryption, and OTA updates

    Prerequisites: ed-10

    Completion criteria: Implement secure firmware update mechanism

    Next step: Build a capstone embedded project

    ⏱ 10h

12. 12

    Capstone Embedded Project

    Build a complete embedded system from hardware to firmware

    Prerequisites: ed-11

    Completion criteria: Deliver a working embedded system with documentation and tests

    Next step: Explore FPGA, Linux embedded, or automotive systems

    ⏱ 12h